As the Washington Redskins start voluntary workouts Monday, here's a look at several storylines heading into the sessions:
First impression: Quarterback Alex Smith said he's already met a handful of players, mostly those recovering from injuries or offseason surgery. The Redskins clearly want Smith, acquired in an offseason trade with Kansas City, to be the face of the franchise, as a quarterback should be. But Monday starts the process of him becoming a team leader. You can't force that on a player; it must happen naturally. But his presence likely will have a good impact on the locker room where some players were drained by the past two years of contract talk.